Meaning

Primary

Cares

Alternatives

Worries, Troubles

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Remember how 心配 means "a worry" and can mean "thing"? Well, if you have a worry over some specific thing, then you probably have some cares and worries. What are your 心配事 these days?

Reading

しんぱいごと
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the reading of 心配 (which you've hopefully gotten down okay by now) and using the (こと) reading. It is rendaku'd, as well, so beware of the ごと (just another 心配事, amiright?).

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 心配事がなくなる

    to have troubles disappear

    心配事がある

    to have worries

    心配事がない

    to have nothing to worry about

Context Sentences

心配事があるときは、友人や親に相談するのが一番です。

If you have a concern, it is best to consult friends or parents.

今日の試験の心配事は、昨日の勉強不足です。

My worries about today's exams are that I didn't study enough yesterday.

私の一番の心配事は、町に降り落ちる火山灰です。

My biggest worry is volcanic ash falling over the city.

Kanji Composition